Eupatorian Kenassas
Karaite synagogue in Crimea, Ukraine
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The Eupatorian Kenassas is a Karaite Jewish synagogue, located on Karaimskaya Street, in Yevpatoria, Crimea, in Ukraine.[2] The synagogue complex is the oldest active Karaite synagogue in the world.[1]
Overview
The Crimean Karaites (karaev) complex covers 0.25 hectares (0.62 acres) and consists of large and small meeting spaces, religious schools (Midrash), charity dining, household courtyards, and multiple courtyards. The kenesa has been a centre of the religious life of the Karaites of Yevpatoria since 1837.
Gallery
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Courtyard, in 2013 -
Interior and stained glass windows, in 2013 -
Interior, in 2013 -
Exterior, in 2013
See also
Judaism portal
Ukraine portal
- History of the Jews in Ukraine
- List of Karaite synagogues
- List of synagogues in Ukraine
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